March 19, 2025

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The Older Horse-Human Relationship Study
Owner understanding of their horses and normal aging influenced their management decisions as the horses grow older.
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Equine Laminitis: A Common Disease 
Equine laminitis was shown in U.S. and British studies to be a common disease found in equids around the world.
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Equine Capillary Refill Time Video
Knowing how to take the capillary refill time for your horse will provide you and your veterinarian information on the horse's health status.
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How to Take a Horse's Respiratory Rate Video
Respiratory rate is a basic health parameter that horse owners need to understand how to evaluate. It helps them know how their horses are feeling. Nout-Lomas said respiratory rate also can indicate the...
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How to Remove a Horse's Loose Shoe Video
In this short video, Sina Parsaye, DVM, of Parsaye Veterinary Services in Colorado, gives us a step-by-step visual of how to re-clinch or remove a loose shoe.
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How to Take a Horse's Pulse Video
Taking your equid's heart rate or pulse is a basic health parameter. In this video, Christine Johnson, DVM, will show you how to take a heart rate or pulse in several locations on your horse.
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How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof Video
Owners often have to learn how to wrap a horse's hoof. This can be due to the horse having an abscess or injury to any area of the hoof. The wrap can help support the injury site and keep medication in...
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How to Safely Hold a Horse for the Vet or Farrier Video
All horse owners or handlers should know how to safely hold a horse for the vet or farrier. In this video, Dr. Sina Parsaye of Colorado give us tips on this very important job.
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Checking for Sand in Your Horse's Feces Video
In this video, Dr. Christine Johnson walks you through the steps to check a horse's feces for sand or debris that could cause colic.
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Palpating a Horse's Back for Soreness Video
Palpating a horse's back for soreness can be done by the owner to see if there are issues that a veterinarian needs to address.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Weight Loss Part 2
Learn more about managing senior equids who struggle to maintain weight, whether they are pasture pets or competitors.
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What You Should Know About Equine Osteoarthritis
Understanding the causes, signs, and treatments of equine osteoarthritis can help you better manage your horses.
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Research on Long-Term Treatment of PPID Horses
PPID is considered a slowly progressive disorder. The researchers noted that pergolide is recommended as a life-long daily treatment for equids with PPID.
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Equine Insect Repellents For Horses
There’s plenty of choices when it comes to fly repellents, but how do you choose the right one? Learn about the different active ingredients and methods of application so you can find one that works for...
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KHP Mounted Police Senior Horses Video
Join Capt. Lisa Rakes of the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police to learn more about their senior police horses.
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Research Could Help Identify Equine Osteoarthritis Earlier
The findings of a Cornell University study could lead to stall-side diagnostics for early equine osteoarthritis.
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What Do You Look for in an Equine Senior Feed?
Let us know in our online poll!
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Botulism in Horses
Botulism can be a deadly issues in horses. Learn more about the causes and management of botulism.
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Feeding a Horse Herd to Avoid Fights
Here are tips to help you keep the food fights at a minimum during feeding time for your horse herd.
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Donkeys Expose Companion Horses to Lungworms
Horses that graze with donkeys can be exposed to lungworms. Learn how the parasite can be detected and treated in both species.
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Long-Term Canagliflozin ID Treatment
Canagliflozin showed positive results for long-term treatment of horses with insulin dysregulation (ID).
black-legged tick
Daily Tick Checks on Horses Reduces Risk of Disease
Tick prevention and removal are important on your horses. Here are tips!
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Well-Being of Senior Mares and Stallions Video
Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf helps us understand how to really look at our older mares and stallions.
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Safe Horse Handling Tips
These safety tips can help keep you, your horse, and your service professional from harm.
READER FAVORITES
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What You Should Know About Equine Osteoarthritis
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 1
horse dental issues
Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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FUN STUFF
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How to Remove a Horse's Loose Shoe Video
how to take a horse's pulse video screen capture
How to Take a Horse's Pulse Video
how to palpate a horse's back video
Palpating a Horse's Back for Soreness Video
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Weight Loss Part 2
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